Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive – Humberside Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire service is looking for a Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive to lead its vision and direction. The ideal candidate will possess significant executive experience, a relevant postgraduate degree, and the ability to foster strong stakeholder relationships. The role comes with a comprehensive benefits package including an attractive salary, pension benefits, and relocation assistance. The selected applicant will be instrumental in leading the service into the future, focusing on continuous improvement and effective change management.

Benefits

Attractive salary and pension benefits

Access to a pool car

Free car parking

Relocation Assistance Package

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Health Care plan

Sports and Welfare Association with free gym use

Qualifications

• Extensive experience at a senior executive level.
• Qualified to Fire Service Incident Command Level 4.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the executive team and provide strategic leadership.
• Influence the vision and direction of the fire service.
• Deliver substantial programmes of change.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Political acumen

Relationship building

Emotional intelligence

Education

Relevant postgraduate degree

Completed a MAGIC course

Job description

Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive – Humberside Fire and Rescue Service

An opportunity has arisen to join Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, an innovative, high performing organisation which has ambitious plans for the service it provides to the communities of Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North East Lincolnshire, and North Lincolnshire. The Fire Authority is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced professional to be their next Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive leading Humberside Fire and Rescue Service into the future. The successful applicant will lead the Authority’s Executive team, providing strategic leadership, influencing the vision and direction of the service.

We are seeking an individual who has significant experience in a corporate environment, a supportive and inclusive leadership style, and a high level of emotional intelligence. You will be a driven, self‑motivated and credible, with excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders and partners. Political acumen, the ability to deliver substantial programmes of change, and a commitment continuous improvement within the service are essential.

Applicants must have extensive experience at a senior executive level, have a relevant degree (postgraduate) appropriate to the post and have completed a MAGIC course. You should be qualified to and operating at Fire Service Incident Command Level 4. As part of the Principal Officer Gold rota, you will need to maintain a permanent base within the Humberside Fire & Rescue Service area.

Benefits package:

• Attractive salary and pension benefits
• Access to a pool car to provide continuous duty
• Free car parking
• Relocation Assistance Package
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Health Care plan
• Sports and Welfare Association with free use of gym

Applications will be via the submission of an application form, outlining suitability for the role against the criteria set out in the person specification. An application pack can be obtained by emailing [e-mail] or by calling 01482 567546.

Recruitment Timeline:

• Recruitment Commences – 15th December 2025
• Closing Date – midnight on the 19th January 2026
• Shortlisting Date – Week commencing 26th January 2026
• Incident Command Assessment – 2nd or 3rd March 2026
• Appointments Panel Dates (to include Humberside Fire Authority Appointments Panel interview & Partner Panel Interview) – 9th March 2026
• Confirmation by Full Fire Authority – 27th March 2026

Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks which includes completion of the Non‑Police Personal Vetting (NPPV) Level 3 clearance and National Security Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance, references and medical including a fitness test.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Chief Fire Officer, Phil Shillito, on 01482 567417 (PA to CFO).